Papers
30
Total Citations
479
H-Index
10
About
Yuru Zhang is a pioneering researcher in medical robotics, haptics, and human-robot interaction, whose work spans neurosurgical robotics, teleoperation, and soft robotics. With over two decades of influential contributions, Zhang has fundamentally advanced the field of robot-assisted surgery, most notably through the development of the Neuromaster system and groundbreaking teleneurosurgery frameworks that demonstrated the viability of remote, robot-assisted brain surgery — work that has garnered over 120 citations and helped shape modern surgical robotics. Zhang's research into dexterous robotic hands and motion mapping between human and robotic systems has driven more intuitive teleoperation interfaces, while a force feedback glove using fiber-reinforced soft actuators (70 citations) represents a significant leap forward in immersive haptic technology for virtual reality and remote manipulation. Innovative contributions to laser-guided dental robotics further showcase Zhang's versatility across clinical domains. More recently, work on soft bionic robots for extracorporeal respiratory regulation highlights an ongoing commitment to translational, patient-centered innovation. Collectively, Zhang's portfolio reflects a rare breadth of expertise that bridges precision engineering, clinical application, and human-centered design.
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Top Papers
- 1Remote surgery case: robot-assisted teleneurosurgery124 citations · 2004
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- 4Improving the Positioning Accuracy of a Neurosurgical Robot System31 citations · 2007
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- 7Mapping human hand motion to dexterous robotic hand20 citations · 2007
- 8Neuromaster: a robot system for neurosurgery20 citations · 2004
- 9Workspace analysis of a novel 6-dof cable-driven parallel robot13 citations · 2009
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